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off-agenda controversial discussion of buffers, farmland ownership, and solar
At the Dec 4 Amherst Planning Board meeting, public comments on the Jacobson subdivision raised high-concern issues about wetland buffer reductions, collective farmland ownership, and solar arrays on agricultural land. None... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/amherst/planning-board/2024-12-04/ #MeetingWatch #AmherstNH
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community concerns raised but left unaddressed
Board heard abutters object that Jacobson subdivision density is driving buffer waivers and that farmland should stay in common open space, not applicant control. Comments noted, then application continued to Feb 19 with no... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/amherst/planning-board/2024-12-04/ #MeetingWatch #AmherstNH
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additional off-agenda items and board unity
Dec 4 meeting also covered unlisted topics including Christian Hill sidewalk needs for school access and whether multi-bedroom senior houses count as one unit under the old IIHO rules. All motions passed unanimously; no votes... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/amherst/planning-board/2024-12-04/ #MeetingWatch #AmherstNH
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Dec 4 Amherst Planning Board took public comments on the Jacobson subdivision about wetland buffer cuts, who controls the farmland, and solar arrays on ag land. None of these appeared on the published agenda, so residents could not prepare or attend... #MeetingWatch #AmherstNH
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Abutters argued the 33-lot density forces buffer reductions and that the ~4.5 acres of farmland should be held in common open space rather than by the applicant. Board recorded the points, requested engineering and fire reviews, then continued the case to Feb 19 without acting on the concerns.
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The same meeting also discussed Christian Hill walking access to schools and how multi-bedroom senior units are counted—neither listed on the agenda. All votes were unanimous; the application remains live with statutory deadlines waived by the applicant. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/amherst/planning-board/2024-12-04/
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At its December 4 meeting the Amherst Planning Board heard public comments on the Jacobson subdivision application concerning wetland buffer reductions tied to density, whether the farmland should be placed in common ownership, and solar arrays on agricultural land. These topics were not on the public agenda. The board noted the comments, ordered engineering and fire reviews, and continued the matter to February 19 without resolving the issues or scheduling additional public input. Separately, the board discussed sidewalk access along Christian Hill and the counting of multi-bedroom senior housing units—again without prior agenda notice. All recorded motions passed without opposition. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/amherst/planning-board/2024-12-04/ #MeetingWatch #AmherstNH